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What a topic we have for you this week! We are expanding on our leadership discussions by taking it to a championship level this week. On today's episode we will dive into what leadership at a championship level looks like and how to begin the process in getting there. 

We discuss several aspects and characteristics of what championship leadership looks like. Remember, if you want to be a leader at something, you need to be a leader at everything. You can't pick and choose when you want to step your game up. It has to be an everyday grind and this grind will help you become a better leader. 

We also define different types of leadership in this episode such as: 

• Transformational Leadership
• Servant Leadership
• Situational Leadership 
• Authentic Leadership

We also talk about: 

• Vision
• Communication
• Influence
• Empathy
• Adaptability

Please stick with us this week as we dive deeper into this amazing topic. 

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Welcome back to another spectacular interview! Today's Q&A session is with brand expert Brian Scott, who's built up several brands by constantly marketing himself out there. 

Listen to Brian explain the importance of branding yourself and the steps necessary to market yourself. Brian hits on the idea of not being afraid to out yourself out there and describes the actions and steps he does on a daily basis to promote himself and his businesses. 

Brian, who's a successful DJ, photographer, woodworker and firefighter does an excellent job giving you the insight on how to become successful in this very important topic. We feel one thing people need to work on when trying to create a winning mindset is being able to create a brand. No one does it better than Brian!

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Welcome back to our Wednesday edition! Today we are talking practical ways in which you can enhance your brand. Let's get right to it. 

• Tell a story: People get sucked into stories, particularly ones in which relate to them or could benefit them. Try and give a real life story on how your product helped someone else in need. The emotion that may be tied between the story and the listener may have just landed you another customer. It’s not about what you have to offer but what your product can do for other people to make their lives better. 
• Know your audience: Don't waste your time marketing to people who have no interest in the product or services you are offering.
• Just keep producing content: No matter what, just keep uploading!
• Be authentic: Figure out how you can stand out amongst the group. 

Tune in to hear our specific examples for all of these. 

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What a fascinating topic we have for you this week and it all kicks off today on part 1 of "Creating a Brand." So the idea this week is not to become conceited with yourself but to understand that being able to market yourself or create a “brand” is vitally important to creating a great reputation. And then again, your reputation helps create a great brand.

It’s extremely important to market yourself as an expert in the field. Why, because you want people to think of you first when it comes to whatever their needs are in the area you specialize in. 

A brand represents who you are. It symbolizes what you stand for. It's a pillar of your success. But as we mentioned earlier, reputation is another pillar. If we can stress anything in these next few episodes, it would be to create a solid reputation within the industry you work in. If people think of you as a joke outside of work, why would they believe you’re the real deal at work? Or if you are an underachiever at work and then start a secondary business on your days off, why would anyone believe you are the go-to person at this new job when you can’t even do your primary job to satisfactory levels? 

Reputation is everything. It’s not easy to build it, but it’s a must. When you do have a great reputation within your industry you must market yourself and create a brand to enhance your success. You want everyone to know you are the go-to person when they need help. But this doesn't happen overnight. It’s a constant grind to put yourself out there but it’s a must!

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What an episode we have for you today! Welcome Matt Tramonte to the podcast. Matt is a 22 year veteran from the Air Force who served as both a leader and manager within the military but also served these two roles in his personal life as well.

Matt has a personal connection with your host Jason Culham, as Matt was Jason's high school ice hockey head coach. Matt had a profound impact on Jason and many others, so why not have a great leader speak on the differences and similarities of leaders vs managers. 

Matt gives some incredible insight on what separate the two terms, but also highlights several examples of how you can be both. Matt's paints a great picture on how you can improve both your manager styles as well as enhance your leadership capabilities. He gives personal stories from both his military time and his personal life that are sure to resonate with you. He incorporates work stories and blends those with lessons he's learned while being a husband and dad as well. 

This is a topic we could speak on for hours but what you will hear in 45 minutes could change your life. Please tune in and listen to Matt's advice on how to be a better leader and manager. 

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On today's episode we will highlight who's exemplified great leadership in our lives and what attributes those individuals had when it came to great managing or being great leaders. 

We than dive into how you can become a better leader or manager or both. Here's some of our tips on how to be better at the aforementioned items: 

• If your desire is to be a better leader, we believe the first thing you should do is build your people up. This isn’t always about being fluffy and telling people what they want to hear. You have to be real and honest with people but you can do that in a manner that promotes positivity, optimism, and gratitude for what they are contributing. The thing most people want is a desire to know they are making an impact or a difference with what they are doing. If you are constantly reiterating positive feedback and reinforcing good qualities, this will help build your people up. Remember you can still tell someone they’ve messed up. In fact you must tell people they’ve messed up, but don't focus all your effort on the negative when there is usually more positive about that person that can still be identified and reinforced. 

• We believe if you want to be a great leader you must be accountable for your own actions. You must admit fault when you screw up. The only way people will listen to you and more importantly begin to follow you is to know you're not conceited, stuck up and you make mistakes too. If you are calling people out on their issues, you must admit your own faults because people are smart enough to see through them. It only begins to push people away if you want them to be accountable but you are not willing to do the same for yourself. 

• Learn your people. You must engage with your people and get to know them. Understand what makes them tick and what is important to them. If you’re only worried about the work they do but never worried about the person themselves, they will begin to understand your priorities. The priority should always be your people as they are your biggest asset.  If they believe your only priority is the TPS reports you’re turning in, they’ll leave. Talk to people. Build relationships with them. Building relationships is a key component to your path as a leader. People don't want to be treated as robots. They want to be treated like family. If that is what your organization touts - family that is- make sure you are treating people like that and the results will show. 

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What a topic we have for you this week! Leaders vs managers is one of our favorite topics we've covered so far.

Some people say leaders and mangers are the same. Some people say they are totally different and some people say they are intertwined. We believe the latter. There are some distinct differences between the two but we do believe they also share similarities that if used correctly, give you the best of both worlds.

For us it comes down to motivation, inspiration and influencers. A manager is great at completing projects and getting tasks done but a leader actually inspires people to achieve their best. Leaders are constantly motivating people and trying to get the best out of them while managers sit back and complete paperwork.

The best of the best are able to intertwine both responsibilities though. They are able to move companies forward by staying on point with projects all while making sure revenue is coming in but the best executives are also moving the company forward by leading and inspiring people to do more than what they were originally called to do. 

Leaders look for what each person brings to the table and focuses on how they can make the team better. We all have strengths and weaknesses. Most people say we need to get better at our weaknesses but in those moments we are also taking time away from what we are best at. Leaders can identify the strengths of people and use them to a company or team's advantage. Once a leader has inspired that person to be better, a leader with managerial skills can now utilize that person to assist in completing projects, planning, organizing and more. The key though is to get that person to understand what they bring to table, be a part of the team and showcase what they can do. It’s all about inspiration!

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On today's episode, we interview Palmer Fox, who is the CEO of Climatehound. Palmer does a deep dive into why his passionate choices led him to the business he's established today.

Palmer does a great job of explaining why his passions blended a great business idea with an environmental issue, resulting in a business focused on the success of both. Palmer explains why putting yourself out there is the best choice when you find yourself extremely passionate about certain things.

If you have been struggling with how to move forward with you passions, please listen to Palmer Fox tell his story on how he left his previous job to pursue his passions and the choices that came along with that.

If you want to learn more about what Palmer and his company is doing, please click on the following link.

https://www.climatehound.io/

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On today's episode, we will expand on the idea of being passionate about your choices. Kevin and Jason give some concrete examples on choices they've both made in their lives that came from being passionate about something. 

When making decisions based on being passionate, here's some things to think about: 

1. The first step in creating passionate choices is to explore your interests. Take some time to reflect on what excites and energizes you. Make a list of your hobbies, favorite activities, and things that bring you joy. This can help you identify areas where you might want to pursue a passion.
2. When it comes to creating passionate choices, it's important to take risks and try new things. Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and explore new opportunities. This can be scary, but it's often where the most growth and fulfillment can be found.
3. It's important to stay true to yourself and your values. Don't pursue a passion just because it's popular or trendy. Make sure it aligns with your personal beliefs and values. When you are pursuing something that aligns with your values, you are more likely to feel fulfilled and satisfied.
4. Finally, it's important to take action towards your passions. Don't just dream about pursuing your passions, take concrete steps to make them a reality. Set goals, create a plan, and take action. Even small steps can lead to big progress over time.

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Passion is what drives us to pursue our goals and dreams, but it can also be a double-edged sword. When things get tough or obstacles arise, it can be easy to lose sight of our passion and become discouraged. This is where having a winning mindset comes into play.

This week's topic is all about understanding the importance of your choices backed by the passions in your life. It's easy to pursue goals when you are passionate about them. On the other hand, it's much harder to achieve success when your passion about the choices you have to make in order to achieve that success are lacking.

Tune in this week as we walk you through this vitally important topic. We will conclude the week with another great interview with our friend Palmer Fox.

Thanks and enjoy!